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Professor Jamie Gilmour<\/a> and Dr Alison Pawley<\/a> discuss the Planetary Science Pathway within our undergraduate Earth and Planetary Sciences<\/a> degree.<\/em><\/p>\n

Planetary Science at Manchester<\/h2>\n
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Student fieldwork at the N\u00f6rdlinger Ries impact crater in Germany<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For nearly twenty years Manchester has been one of the few universities offering degrees combining geology with planetary science. The degree has offered generations of students the opportunity to gain a qualification in geology while pursuing an interest in understanding the formation and evolution of our sun\u2019s family of planetary bodies, including the Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury, asteroids and the icy bodies in the outer solar system. Graduates are equipped to pursue the full range of careers open to Earth Scientists, and some have chosen to complete PhDs and now work in planetary science research.<\/p>\n

Within our Earth and Planetary Sciences<\/a> degree, you will be able to continue to pursue such interests by following our planetary science pathway<\/a>, working with samples of the Moon and asteroids, using your geological knowledge to understand other terrestrial and icy bodies like Mars and Titan, and learning about the origin of our solar system. You will undertake a research project working with members of our Planetary Science research group. If you have Physics A level, you will be able to choose an astrophysics option from our Department of Physics and Astronomy. You will also have the chance to combine the programme with a research placement or a year studying abroad. Like all our pathways, the first year will provide a basic grounding in relevant sciences and methods.<\/p>\n

If you would like to combine your interests in the processes that have shaped our planet with your fascination for the exploration of the solar system, come and join us.<\/p>\n

Read more about our undergraduate pathways on\u00a0course profiles<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Department website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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